Medication
Israeli gov't approves 2026 health cm'tee to approve medications, tech with NIS 650 budget
The delay in appointing the committee persisted in recent months due to the lack of a sitting health minister.
Hebrew U. scientists develop 10-minute imaging for topical drug testing
New hope for lung patients: Innovative treatment changes the game in COPD
What do we really know about menopause?
Are you about to undergo surgery? You should definitely read this
Do you take simple daily medications and are you about to have surgery? This is what happens in the body during surgery and what is very important to know.
The rebound effect: After stopping anti-obesity medications, patients regain weight rapidly
Weight regain begins eight weeks after discontinuation and continues for up to 20 weeks, study finds.
Matti Caspi seeks aid for cancer treatment
Caspi appealed to his fans for financial assistance in his ongoing battle with cancer.
Missile fire and sleepless nights: How Israelis are battling fatigue after the war with Iran
Following war with Iran thousands of Israelis are still struggling to return to healthy sleep routines — and many are suffering from extreme fatigue.
Over-the-counter sedatives: What you’ll find at the pharmacy without seeing a doctor
The intensified fighting is creating psychological stress. Recommendations for relaxation and what can help at the pharmacy without a prescription.
New study warns excessive cinnamon intake may reduce effectiveness of prescription drugs
Researchers found that cinnamaldehyde, cinnamon's main compound, may accelerate drug metabolism, reducing medicines' effectiveness.
Hebrew University’s innovation in antibiotic eyedrops offers new hope for dogs and humans
A new eyedrop innovation for dogs offers better treatment for bacterial eye infections and could aid human medicine.
Cleaning the house for Passover? You can save lives
Ahead of Passover, "the Israeli cleaning holiday," the organization Haverim Le'refuah is calling on the public to donate unused medications to help save others.
Health Ministry announces plan to simplify, speed up medicine approval process
The new framework aims to shorten the time on register new medications in Israel, making drugs more readily available to the public - without compromising safety or quality.
Purim Shpiel: Espresso launches new coffee pod flavor for Israelis laced with SSRIs: Depresso
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?
Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain.
